forestay

A noun referring to an adjustable stay on a sailing vessel that runs from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit, used to control the bending of the mast.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o cabo de aço ou corda do estai dianteiro de um veleiro, que vai do mastro principal (ou mastro de vante) até a proa ou gurupés e serve para sustentar o mastro e controlar sua curvatura.

1. Nautical rigging component C2 formal

   A strong, adjustable cable or rope that runs from the upper part of the foremast down to the deck or bowsprit, used to support the mast and control its forward bend.

   • The sailor tightened the forestay to reduce the mast's bend.
   • A broken forestay can cause the foremast to collapse.
   • Before setting sail, always check the tension on the forestay.

   🇵🇹Componente de cordame náutico

• forestays plural form
• forestays' possessive plural form
• forestay's possessive singular form